Rent a sloop on Westeinderplassen Aalsmeer half day
4 h€ 80-140 Calm
Four hours of boating on the Westeinderplassen from Aalsmeer or Kudelstaart, past islands and reed beds. Sloop without a boating licence, with tips for a compact route.
The Westeinderplassen are perfectly enjoyable in half a day if you pick a short loop. Starting from a boarding point in Aalsmeer or Kudelstaart, you have four hours to cruise past the Grote Brasem, peek a little way into the Doolhof, and moor at a public island. The distances are small, so there is no need to rush, and the water stays easy to navigate even if you are sailing on your own for the first time.
No boating licence is required for an open sloop up to fifteen horsepower, and the minimum age is usually eighteen. Book about a week in advance, two weeks during peak season, and agree with the rental company where you will bring the boat back. A water bottle, sunscreen, and life jackets for children are often ready and waiting at the jetty.
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Reserve an open sloop for four hours in Aalsmeer or Kudelstaart and confirm the boarding time and deposit.
When picking up the boat, quickly go over the controls and the map, and agree on the time you need to be back.
Head out via the Grote Brasem towards the edge of the Doolhof and choose a short loop between the islands.
Moor at a public island for a quick swim, coffee, or a sandwich.
Head back in good time, check everything together with the rental company, and settle the deposit.
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Suggestions
- Book the morning slot for calmer water
- Ask for a boarding point close to the Doolhof for more time on the water
- Factor in travel time before the return deadline
- Wear flat shoes on the wet floor of the boat
- Check current accessibility of the mooring jetties
Variations
- - Maak er een hele dag van met een ruimere route
- - Boek met overkapping bij regen op komst
- - Combineer met koffie en taart bij een havencafé
- - Doe het in september voor warmer water en minder drukte
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